Crying Racist Too Quickly in Public Debate
A columnist urges restraint before labeling others racist or sexist, argues against overuse of such terms, and defends reading Twain’s Huckleberry Finn as anti racist. The piece stresses judging people as individuals, not by race, and cites critiques of the Tea Party, Obama era discourse, immigration language, and a West Wasserman dispute.
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Golden Pen voting opens for July letters in Southern Illinoisan
Readers can vote online or by mail through Aug 11 for the July Golden Pen Award. Finalists include Curtis Richardson, Jim LeForge II, and Dennis McPheron. The winner receives an inscribed pen and a column noting the achievement.
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History and Freedom From Yorktown to Hiroshima
In a contemplative note the author links the nation’s brief history to major turning points from Yorktown through Gettysburg to Hiroshima acknowledging veterans from the Revolution, Civil War, and World War II. The piece muses on how progress shaped freedom and power and the enduring presence of veterans among us.
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Stark contrast in Illinois political philosophy noted
A reader praises Maddie Poshard for declining a full ride to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to avoid nepotism concerns while acknowledging Rod Blagojevich's 17 federal counts. The letter thanks Glenn Poshard for funding Maddie's continued education, praising family integrity and personal responsibility.
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Two Party Gridlock: Call to Cut Federal Spending
A reader criticizes Republicans and Democrats for wasteful spending and political posturing. They urge ending overseas military commitments to reduce debt and insist strong isolationism may help fix the economy. Several paragraphs condemn cronyism, a bloated bureaucracy, and the blame game.
Letters Policy and Submission Details From The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor rules and contact details. Letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. Libelous or mass submissions are not published. editors may edit for clarity and space.
Officials contact list for Illinois lawmakers and delegates
U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin plus U S Representatives John Shimkus Jerry Costello State Senators Gary Forby David Luechtefeld and State Representatives Mike Bost Jerry F Il provide office phone numbers and nonofficial email addresses for citizen inquiries and outreach. The listing includes district and national contact lines and websites.
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